AWA "On-the-Air" Events

Results for last year's contests are available at the bottom of this page.​

Event Information

This page is divided into weekly activities and special events. Each special event is located on a dedicated page, accessible using links below or using the menu system.

Full details on each of these events are available on the AWA websitewww.antiquewireless.org during the month preceding the event, or earlier, if available.For additional information contact Tim Walker, W1GIG [at] att.netGood luck and have fun!

Special Events

Special Conditions: Contest is for those who design and build low power self excited oscillators (no crystals!) from the 1920’s. Open only to hams using transmitters meeting the requirements, both AWA members and visitors. Design must predate 1929 and use early tubes. Construction to conform to design using the earliest parts available. Receivers, old is better, but not required. High scorers should send in full details on equipment design and station photos. Logs are due four weeks after event.

Event: 2018 AWA Linc Cundall Memorial CW Contest

Special Conditions:Contest designed to favor those using low power and equipment constructed before 1950.But, all are welcome, AWA members and visitors both. High scorers should send in full details on equipment and station photos.Get that WW II surplus on the air!Logs are due four weeks after contest.​

Click on button to right to access the dedicated event page with log sheet.

Event: 2018 AWA Amplitude Modulation QSO Party

Date: Sat. Feb. 17 @ 2300 GMT to Sun. Feb. 18 2300 GMT

Bands: 160, 80, 40 and 20 Meters

Special Conditions: AM is required.All ages of equipment and all power levels.Extra credit for working one or more Flagship Stations, typically W2AN (AWA) and W1HRX (Millen’s personal call).Please send us a log so we know who is out there. They are due four weeks after the event.

Click on button to right to access the dedicate event page with log sheet.

Event: 2018 AWA John Rollins Memorial DX Contest

Special Conditions: CW contest designed to favor those using equipment constructed before 1960 with straight keys. But, all are welcome, AWA members and visitors both. Lower power gets higher score, but the objective is to have a good time. High scorers should send in full details on equipment and station photos. Logs are due four weeks after contest.

Click on button to right to access the dedicated event page with log sheet.